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Snakegourd

Trichosanthes cucumerina

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (Maldives), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Cucurbitales (葫芦目)
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Trichosanthes
Species
Trichosanthes cucumerina (Snakegourd)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese abóbora-serpente

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snakegourd?
The scientific name of Snakegourd is Trichosanthes cucumerina. It belongs to the genus Trichosanthes.
Where does Snakegourd live?
Snakegourd is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (Maldives), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Guinea, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles, United States.
What family does Snakegourd belong to?
Snakegourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina) belongs to the genus Trichosanthes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.
What kingdom does Snakegourd belong to?
Snakegourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Trichosanthes — 1 Species

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Snakegourd
Trichosanthes cucumerina
NE
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